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Ball-shaped building made of ETFE foil houses high-class spa

March 1, 2008

…by a consortium of specialized high-tech companies from Central Europe, Oasis 1 is a prototype of future building technology using pre-manufactured elements and assemblies. For more information, visit www.litehouseone.com….

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Watercube uses series of ETFE air-filled pillows

March 1, 2008

…England, a series of ETFE air-filled pillows used to insulate, and in this case suggest water bubbles. The Beijing 2008 Olympics are in August. For more information, visit www.ptw.com.au….

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Inflatable ball showcases international rugby

March 1, 2008

…membrane is fixed to the edge of a wooden platform at a dynamic 13-angle and surrounded by green tarps to simulate a rugby pitch. For more information, visit www.ferrari-architecture.com….

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Green roofs and living walls create eco-friendly clothing shop

March 1, 2008

…building uses green roofs and living walls to cover both external and internal walls, blurring the line between landscape and building. The ground floor is dedicated to the haute couture…

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Coalition formed to create green focus academy

March 1, 2008

…100 faculty members nationwide have signed on in support of this proposal, with the goal of seeking congressional support for its establishment in 2009. For more information, visit www.acsa-arch.org….

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Sun to play major role in Stuttgart: R+T

March 1, 2008

…protection in construction, complete with workshops that will allow attendees to exchange information and experiences. The trade fair will take place in Stuttgart, Germany from Feb. 10-14, 2009. For more…

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Call for entries—International Design Award

March 1, 2008

…Judges this year will be looking for eco-friendly products that reduce use of raw materials, minimize material use, reduced maintenance and favor eco-balanced design. For more information, visit www.design-center.de….

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National conference addresses world sustainability issues

March 1, 2008

…already underway. Sessions ranged from overviews of what state and municipal governments are doing to green their communities, to talks on energy conservation in buildings and habitat preservation in native…

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Sustainable prefab debuts at West Coast Green

January 1, 2008

…panels, green roof, graywater recirculation, or rainwater catchment system. Currently, it is available only in the Western states. For more information, check out www.mkd-arc.com, www.ranacreek.com, and www.westcoastgreen.com. Shelby Gonzalez is…

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Report outlines benefits of awnings

January 1, 2008

…can be obtained at: /www.awninginfo.com. The benefits of awnings in residential buildings Awnings have advantages that contribute to more sustainable buildings. First, awnings result in cooling energy savings by reducing…

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